H.R. No. 2496
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Through its work to support funding for research on
eating disorders, the Morgan Foundation is pursuing a mission with
the potential to save lives; and
WHEREAS, Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate
among all mental illnesses; every 62 minutes, at least one person
dies as a direct result of an eating disorder, and there are
currently around 30 million people, including individuals of all
ages, genders, and ethnic groups, who have suffered from or are
currently battling an eating disorder in the United States; and
WHEREAS, The Morgan Foundation was established after the
tragic passing of 23-year-old Morgan Claire Dunn of Dallas on
October 30, 2016; honoring her memory, the foundation works to
secure grant funding for research into the biological and
neurological causes of severe eating disorders; additionally, the
foundation endeavors to raise public awareness of the need for
organ and tissue donation for the purpose of studying this vital
issue; and
WHEREAS, Eating disorders inflict a devastating toll on the
lives of victims and all those who love and care for them, but
through its dedicated efforts, the Morgan Foundation is giving
sufferers and their families hope for a brighter future; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Morgan Foundation for its work to
improve research on eating disorders and extend to the Dunn family
and their associates sincere best wishes for success in advancing
this important cause; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the foundation as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Leach
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2496 was adopted by the House on May
28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House